MONSTER

Monster kitchen and bar wanders through the ground floor of Ovolo Nishi, preoccupied with local and seasonal produce prepared for sharing.

The kitchen and bar team guide her through her multiple personalities as she shifts from lucidity to debauchery between 6.30AM and 11PM, Sunday through Thursday and 6.30AM until late(12AM), on Fridays and Saturdays. She is open to everyone for all occasions at all times with a menu that changes with the seasons.

She spreads across four separate spaces. The lounge is a series of nested spaces made of woven rough formed concrete structural lintels. The Mosaic room houses giant original artworks. The Salon and Dining rooms tell a story of Australian immigration.

Tuesday 12 June 2018 from 6:00pm to 10pm

"The Punk Princess of Pastry", Anna Polyviou will be coming to Canberra this June to launch her new book Sweet Street.
Sweet Street brings all Anna’s world-class training, techniques and flavours into your kitchen. She shares recipes that will be tempting you to skip dinner and go straight to dessert. There are classics with a modern twist, new ideas for afternoon teas as well as showstopping desserts that will knock the socks off the guests of your next gathering. Whether you are a well-honed dessert master or don't know your creme fraiche from your cream, Anna's book will have the tips, encouragement and ideas to help you drop jaws come dessert time.

To celebrate the launch of Sweet Street,Monster kitchen and bar is inviting you to an evening with Anna. Tickets are $130.00 and include a glass of bubbles on arrival, sharing style dinner, dessert and a copy of Sweet Street.

FEBRUARY 25th, MAY 27th, JULY 22nd AND SEPTEMBER 16th 2018 1.00PM

Life is better with music.. Join us for Strings In the Salon - an incredible collaboration between Monster Kitchen and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra - "Music for Flute, Viola, and Harp"

Salon music reached its apotheosis in 19th century Europe, with composers such as Chopin and Liszt associated with the style. Together, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and Monster Kitchen and Bar pay homage to this tradition over four seasonal concerts.

Enjoy a two-course lunch (main and dessert) and a welcome sparkling at $85 or a simple entry ticket at $25, accompanied by an intimate performance from members of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.

JUNE 13th & NOVEMBER 14th.

Join us for the ultimate dining experience and enjoy the chef’s dinner curated by esteemed head chef Sean McConnell with an MC to local wine pairing.

McConnell is an an avid vegetable gardener and mushroom forager and thinks about food as a way of showcasing the highest quality ingredients. His love of gardening and foraging are reflected in Sean’s very seasonal menus and his habit of working directly with the producers of the ingredients he prepares.

He thinks up foods that is outside the box and looks at creative way to pair fresh ingredients that ultimately encourage shared experiences for diners.

If you love creative food and incredible wine pairing then this is an evening not to be missed.